Knaresborough 4x4 theft and single-vehicle collision under investigation

Police enquiries are ongoing into the theft of a 4x4 from Knaresborough which crashed and overturned.

The single-vehicle collision happened on Market Flat Lane, Scriven, which was reported by the fire service at 6.17pm on Wednesday (11 October 2023).

The blue 53-reg Land Rover Freelander had overturned and two young men from the vehicle ran off into a nearby field off Scotton Way.

Despite ground searches and assistance from a police airplane, they have not yet been located. It is believed they escaped without any serious injuries.

The Freelander had been stolen in Knaresborough on Wednesday between 2pm and around 6pm.

Witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or doorbell footage are asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 4, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference 12230193555 when providing details.